Afa Dispensing Group unveils eco-friendly aerosol-replacement applications using Flair™ technology at Interpack 2011

In addition to launching its latest developments in Flair™, Afa will present new sprayer innovations, with benefits such as upside-down and tubeless spraying to Interpack 2011 visitors. (Stand 9A36)
(Photos Afa, PR002)Afa Dispensing Group (Afa) will launch exciting new advances in aerosol replacement at Interpack 2011 with the debut of packaging and dispensing applications based on its revolutionary Flair™ technology. Afa is a world leader in technologically advanced liquid dispensing systems.

Clariant gives magic touch to trend-addressing innovations at ECS 2011

ClariantMuttenz, February 1, 2011 - Clariant will inspire European Coatings Show 2011 visitors with the benefits of its full spectrum of new and cutting-edge colorants and additives innovations under the motto: “Easy to Handle, Magic to See”.

Global PR Network Sets Direction with Focus on Innovation and Business Cooperation

Eurocom Worldwide delegates at the 10th annual conference of the global PR network confirmed a direction for the decade ahead with emphasis on mutuality, cooperation, best practices and innovation. Photo copyright Eurocom Worldwide, only to be used for editorial purposes relating to today’s press release.Eurocom Worldwide, the global PR network, is setting a direction of innovation and business cooperation between member agencies and with client organisations around the world for the decade ahead. The network, which consists of independently owned PR and communications agencies in 60 locations around the globe conducted its 10th annual member conference in Prague, Czech Republic, this week.

Clariant OBAs at forefront of REACH registration

ClariantMuttenz, January 31, 2011 - As of January 2011, Clariant’s entire range of Leucophor® optical brighteners (OBAs) on general sale in Europe comprises substances which are fully-registered under REACH.

Songwon focuses on local customer support with Caldic as new distribution partner for France and the Benelux

Caldic Belgium N.V. (Photo: Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – January 27, 2011 – Songwon, a global leader in the manufacture and delivery of additives for the plastics industry, has chosen Caldic as its distribution partner in France and the Benelux region. The new partnership took effect on January 1, 2011.

DSM INVESTS IN WIND PROPULSION COMPANY SKYSAILS

DSM Venturing invests in SkySails. (Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR194)Netherlands, 26 January 2011 - DSM Venturing, the corporate venturing unit of Royal DSM N.V., announced today that it has made an investment in Germany-based SkySails GmbH & Co. KG (SkySails), the market and technology leader for automated towing kite systems for ships. The investment is fully in line with DSM’s strategic commitment to sustainability, innovation and partnerships, as outlined in its corporate strategy - DSM in motion: driving focused growth.

Royal Society of Medicine invests in the future with Belden’s versatile and space saving Gigabix system

Royal Society of Medicine. (Photo: Belden, PR151) Only Belden was able to offer a high performance, ultra flexible and high density future proof solution when the Royal Society of Medicine needed to refurbish the IT network in its Central London facilities. They found the perfect network in the Belden IBDN GigaBIX System: with space at a premium, the system meets the current telecommunications needs and will serve them well into the future.

At Interplastica 2011, SABIC Showcases Comprehensive Offering for CIS and Baltic Markets, Highlighting Successes and Latest Developments

SABIC® LDPE UMS pushes the limits in performance, cost-efficiency and sustainability for PE foam applications>Sittard, the Netherlands – January 25, 2011 – At Interplastica 2011, the SABIC family of plastics businesses, including Polymers and Innovative Plastics, will be exhibiting a broad array of materials, including the company’s latest innovations, which address the requirements of customers in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Baltic nations. Products for major industry sectors will be showcased, including infrastructure, packaging, lighting and new energy. As part of its comprehensive offering, SABIC operates a dedicated sales office in Moscow with a growing staff, and provides a strong logistical network and reliable supplies to ensure continuous availability for customers. More information and example applications are available at the SABIC Stand Hall 1, stand E18.